Lisa Kopecky
Minnetonka
Summary
Experienced legal assistant with 11+ years in diverse legal administrative roles. Extensive experience in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and conducting research. Proven track record in maintaining efficient office operations through superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
Edina, MN
01.2017 - Current
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including HOA documents, real estate documents, and estate planning documents.
- Manage the lifecycle of electronic and paper client files, ensuring strict adherence to firm policies and procedures for office and file management.
- Coordinate attorney calendars by scheduling meetings and managing critical deadlines to ensure timely project completion.
- Efficiently e-record documents and perform comprehensive title searches to support real estate and estate planning matters.
- E-file documents with Minnesota District Court and serve documents and pleadings as appropriate.
- Streamline the billing process by accurately entering attorney time and preparing detailed expense reports for reimbursement.
- Assist in the creation and organization of legal entities by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Minnesota Secretary of State, performing UCC searches and obtaining EINs from the IRS.
- Transcribe dictation to assist attorneys in client communication.
- Organize legal documents in both physical and digital formats, maintaining a high level of accuracy and accessibility for the legal team.
Administrative Assistant
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
Edina, MN
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Provide administrative support to legal assistants and paralegals requiring knowledge of legal terminology, documents and records.
- Assist legal assistants and paralegals with preparing trial binders and Bates labeling exhibits.
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail.
- Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Other administrative tasks as assigned.
File Clerk
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
Edina, MN
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Create, organize, and update physical files to maintain a systematic and accessible filing system.
- Process file requests promptly to facilitate information retrieval for the legal staff.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in filing records to ensure data integrity.
- Provide backup receptionist support, professionally managing phone lines and welcoming clients.
- Oversee the secure closing and archiving of completed legal files.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Rasmussen College
04-2014
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Case Management
- Highly Organized
- Legal Research and Writing
- Knowledge of Legal Terminology
- Reliable with Strong Work Ethic
- Document Preparation
- Time Management
- Client Communication
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
01.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
01.2015 - 12.2016
File Clerk
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
04.2014 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Rasmussen College